GQ 2008 "Men of the Year"
In the issue, DiCaprio posed as a early 1900s boxer, and threw some verbal punches at the paparazzi. "I do not like the way they conduct themselves. I think they're disrespectful and dangerous," he said of overzealous photographers.
Michael Phelps' spread inside of his issue is sure to make ladies (and even men comfortable with their sexuality) admire his storied physique. But amid all that muscle is a fierce competitor. ""I just don't like to lose -- not in swimming, not in Monopoly -- ever," Phelps tells GQ.
For obvious reasons, Barack Obama made the cut for one of the covers. Unfortunately for GQ, he has more pressing things to do than comment on his cover, but we're sure he'd accept it with grace.
Jon Hamm had to wait quite some time for his 'Mad Men' fame. So what of today's troubled young stars? "I see actors in this town who make it big young. They don't understand the word no: 'What do you mean I can't kill this elephant, drop it on a car, set it on fire, and then snort it?'" he jokes.
Actress Megan Fox is the only non-male to make the cut, and you can probably see why. GQ dubbed her their Obsession of the Year.
John Malkovich's turns in 'Burn After Reading' and 'Changeling' reminded GQ of just how great an actor he is. Hence, he's the Mad Genius of the Year.
Sean Penn already has Oscar buzz for 'Milk,' so it's only right he's GQ's 'Drama Queen' of the Year.
Gordon Ramsay's incessant yelling and foul mouth make him the perfect candidate -- and recipient -- for 'Prick' of the Year.
Seth McFarlane is GQ's 'Mogul' of the Year thanks to his exclusive deals that brought hundreds of millions of dollars to the 'Family Guy' creator.
'The Wire' is one of those shows that you'll never forget once you become personally invested in it. GQ honors the show's creators by donning them Tough Guys of the Year.
James Franco went from stoner pot dealer to gay politician's boyfriend in the span of six months in 2008 (cinematically, of course). That's enough to make him GQ's Screen Idol of the Year.
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